Indeed, some of them are basic optimization techniques that experienced jQuery users have 'discovered' over the years (through Google or otherwise) and they are

Indeed, some of them are basic optimization techniques that experienced jQuery users have 'discovered' over the years (through Google or otherwise) and they are essential to creating high-quality web applications. Having a central resource is obviously a boon to the entirety of the community and it reduces the barrier to entry, and I personally know some designers (who get by on the bare minimum of jQuery knowledge) that would benefit greatly from this service.